38 M.R.S. §575: Lead-by-example initiative

The department shall establish a lead-by-example initiative under which the department shall:

1. Greenhouse gas emissions inventory for state-owned facilities and state-funded programs. Create an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with state-owned facilities and state-funded programs and create a plan for reducing those emissions to below 1990 levels by 2010;

2. Carbon emission reduction. By January 1, 2006, seek to establish carbon emission reduction agreements with at least 50 businesses and nonprofit organizations;

3. New England greenhouse registry. Participate in a regional effort to develop and adopt a greenhouse gas registry that includes 3rd-party verification; and

4. Statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Create an annual statewide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.